Construction & Testing Phase

Purpose of phase is to:

1. Build & test system that fulfills Business Requirements & Physical Design Specifications
2. Implement interfaces between new & existing systems

Tasks:

Construction:

6.1 Build & Test Networks (if necessary)

6.2 Build & Test Databases

6.3 Install & Test New Software Packages (if necessary)

6.4 Write & Test New Programs

Implementation:

7.1 Conduct System Test

7.2 Prepare Conversion Plan

7.3 Install Databases

7.4 Train Users

7.5 Convert to New System

Participants:

• System Builders
• System Analysts
• System Users
• Project Managers
• System Designers

Deliverables:

• Functional System
• Final Documentation

Reference: SAD pg 87, 684 – 694

FAST Phases

Framework for the

Application of

Systems

Thinking (representative systems development process).

FAST Phases are more detailsed than the classic phases:

• Scope Definition
• Problem Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Logical Design
• Decision Analysis
• Physical Design & Integration
• Construction & Testing
• Installation & Delivery

Reference: SAD pg 71, 79